If for a few months you have had problems with your battery. You notice that its autonomy or its charging capacity are not as good as when it was new. Unfortunately, it is a classic case, the battery is the wearing part par excellence on a smartphone. However do not worry, it is quite possible to replace it. We will discover in this guide how to change the battery of your Samsung Galaxy J3 . First, we will see how to find out if it is necessary to replace the battery in your Samsung Galaxy J3. Then we will see how to replace the battery on a Samsung Galaxy J3.
How do you know if you need to replace the battery in your Samsung Galaxy J3?
Whatever you do, a smartphone's battery is doomed to lose autonomy over time. The autonomy of the latter will gradually decrease and it is therefore necessary charge your Android phone more regularly . This is of course the first sign that will warn you that it will soon be time to replace the battery in your Samsung Galaxy J3. However, other battery problems on your Samsung Galaxy J3 may warn you of a potential failure of the latter: the battery drains quickly, the charge no longer reaches 100%, your mobile phone switches off before having reaches 0% of the battery, it heats up for no reason ... In these situations, it is then necessary to check the health of your battery . If you want to check the battery status of your Samsung Galaxy J3, read our article.
To know the state of wear of the battery of your Samsung Galaxy J3 , several solutions you can be applied and will depend on the version of your Android:
- On some Android versions, information on your battery wear is limited to usage statistics. The data collected is therefore an estimate. Go to " Settings »Then click on« Battery ". Your Samsung Galaxy J3 then reveals the level of wear of it.
- Enter the code * # * # * # * # 4636 directly in the phone application. A diagnostic on the state of wear of your battery should then appear. In the 4th line, the “Battery” data is displayed. In the event that the value 100 is written next to it, it is because it is in good shape. On the other hand, as soon as this number decreases, it indicates that she begins to tire.
- Use applications to check the battery wear level of your Samsung Galaxy J3. The application Accu Battery gives you all the necessary data on the use of your battery and at the same time allows you to protect the state of your battery .
Of course, the state of your battery is only an indicator allowing you to understand the potential malfunctions of your smartphone. You don't have to replace your Samsung Galaxy J3 battery right away. As long as you are comfortable with your battery life and capacity, you don't have to. However, if you decide it's time to move on to the maneuver, here are all of our tips for replacing it in the next part.
How to replace the battery on a Samsung Galaxy J3?
Can we replace the battery of a Samsung Galaxy J3?
Anyway, it is possible to replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy J3. However, depending on its version, we suggest different solutions. Because still be careful, if you want to do it yourself, note that disassembling your smartphone is not something trivial. To replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy J3, somewhat complex operations are required and may present risks for the device in case of improper handling. You should also know that this voids the manufacturer's warranty .
When your battery is removable , handling is very simple. So you can do it without the help of a professional without worry. In this context it is very easy for you to buy the same battery that is on your mobile phone. You can then replace the old one by inserting the new one in exactly the same place.
If it is a non-removable battery , the best solution to replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy J3 is to contact the manufacturer, your dealer if he offers this service or a technician. Indeed, this approach requires a certain expertise . In the event that you still want to get started, we suggest that you watch video tutorials explaining the procedure to follow by typing on Google: "How to change the battery of my Samsung Galaxy J3" and follow the instructions carefully. To find out now if you feel capable of it, here is the procedure to follow in general terms:
- Turn off your Samsung Galaxy J3 and remove the SIM card
- Heat the back shell with a hair dryer in order to soften the glue that holds the back cover of the smartphone.
- Once hot, stick a suction cup at the bottom of the back cover of the phone. Then, take off and remove the hull being careful with a spatula.
- Once the screen is removed, you will need to remove screws using a thin Phillips screwdriver.
- Remove the screen of your Samsung Galaxy J3 by heating its outline and removing it delicately using the suction cup and the spatula. Be careful, this step is very delicate because you risk breaking your screen.
- Finally, on most versions of your Android, you must disconnect the cable from your battery . This is located next to the photo sensor. Then remove the old battery and replace it with the new one.
- For the reassembly , repeat all these steps in reverse order.
Finding the right battery for your Samsung Galaxy J3
To buy a new battery, you can find it in online or physical stores. To avoid ending up with a battery that is not suitable for your smartphone, be careful when ordering or purchasing to note precisely the model number of your Samsung Galaxy J3 in order to identify the correct battery reference .
Small caveat in addition to buy official battery from the brand of your Samsung Galaxy J3 and not to buy a Chinese counterfeit battery. They are less expensive, however, also less reliable and do not meet safety standards. In addition, if you have a problem, the manufacturer will not be able to do anything for you.
How much does it cost to replace the battery?
- To replace the battery in your Samsung Galaxy J3 yourself, you will simply have to shell out the price of the new battery and in addition to a repair kit. It can fluctuate between 10 and 40 € depending on your Android version.
- To replace the battery of your Samsung Galaxy J3 at a professional repairer you will have to pay on average between 40 and 80 € depending on your Android version.
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